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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.28, 3,528.54 and 892.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.28, 3,528.54 and 892.54 is: 1,338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.28 : 3,528.54 = 892.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.28/3,528.54 = 892.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.28x = 3,528.54 × 892.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.28x = 3,149,354.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,354.27/2,353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.28

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